1. To indicate the North Pole of the needle. Explanation: The red end helps users distinguish North from South, making direction-finding easier. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-4/

    To indicate the North Pole of the needle.
    Explanation: The red end helps users distinguish North from South, making direction-finding easier.

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  2. By repeatedly rubbing it with a magnet. Explanation: This process aligns the particles in the needle, making it magnetic. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-4/

    By repeatedly rubbing it with a magnet.
    Explanation: This process aligns the particles in the needle, making it magnetic.

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  3. To find directions by aligning with Earth’s magnetic field. Explanation: A compass is essential in navigation as it reliably points North-South. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-4/

    To find directions by aligning with Earth’s magnetic field.
    Explanation: A compass is essential in navigation as it reliably points North-South.

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  4. Yes, magnetic forces can pass through non-magnetic materials like paper or wood. Explanation: Non-magnetic materials don’t interfere with the magnetic field, allowing magnets to attract through them. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-Read more

    Yes, magnetic forces can pass through non-magnetic materials like paper or wood.
    Explanation: Non-magnetic materials don’t interfere with the magnetic field, allowing magnets to attract through them.

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  5. They repel each other. Explanation: Like poles (North-North or South-South) push away from each other due to similar magnetic fields. For more please visit here: https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-4/

    They repel each other.
    Explanation: Like poles (North-North or South-South) push away from each other due to similar magnetic fields.

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    https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions-class-6-science-curiosity-chapter-4/

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